Relationship between diagnostic accuracy and self-confidence among medical students when using Google search: A mixed-method study
This study underscores the value of using Google search in medical education to enhance diagnostic skills and confidence. The improvement in accuracy and confidence among students demonstrates the supportive role of Google search in clinical reasoning and education. This highlights the need for educators to teach discernment in information analysis to ensure optimal use of CDSS in medical training. Proper integration of these tools is crucial for developing future physicians capable of effectively navigating vast amounts of medical data.
Authors
- Kosuke Ishizuka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4313-6592)
- Daiki Yokokawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0944-8664)
- Yasutaka Yanagita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9213-8247)
- Kiyoshi Shikino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3721-3443)
Institutions
- Chiba University (JP)
- Chiba University Hospital (JP)
- Yokohama City University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332918
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00